HOT NEWS
- China closed the U.S. diplomatic mission in south-western city of Chengdu as a retaliation against the U.S.’s closure of its consulate in Houston, Texas last week. Source: BBC
- PM Castex of France has imposed new mechanisms nationwide on the drug related cases so the authority shall conduct on-spot fines in order to put an end to violence. Source: BBC
- The U.S. doubled the investment to nearly US$1 billion expenditure for the development of the potential COVID-19 vaccine, which is currently in the final stage of clinical trials. Source: The Straits Times
WORLD
- The Reagan presidential foundation urged Trump and RNC to stop using the Republican’s name for his fundraising operations and his presidential campaign. Source: Al jazeera
- Russian President Putin has claimed that their navy will be equipped with hypersonic nuclear weapons and underwater nuclear drones, which are difficult to track and intercept. Source: Al Jazeera
- Oil prices dropped as investors are moving toward safe-haven assets due to the rising coronavirus cases and heating tension between the U.S. and China. Source: Reuters
REGIONS
- DPRK declared a state of emergency and lockdown in a border town after a defector suspected of COVID-19 crossed the South border into the North. Source: The Guardian
- Thai protestors have resorted to a very unique and unconventional approach of using stuffed animal toys and singing anime theme songs for their pro-democracy movement. Source: CNA
- The government of Korea now requires foreign COVID-19 patients to cover their own treatment costs, following the increase of imported cases among foreigners. Source: The Korea Times
CAMBODIA
- PM Hun Sen decided to temporarily ban all flights from Indonesia and Malaysia after observing the high transmission rates from passengers travelling from these countries. Source: Khmer Times
- The Ministry of Health issued mental healthcare guidelines to help the people deal with potential problems from COVID-19 stress, including anxiety and depression. Source: Cambodianess
- Ministry of Information, Ministry of Post and Telecommunications and Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation signed a MoU to solve radio airwave frequency issues on aircraft bands. Source: Khmer Times
